AgfaPhoto DV-5000HD User manual

DV-5000HD

User manual

EN-1

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital

devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This

equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15

of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise

specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could

be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway

(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable

(USB, etc.) again.

EN-2

READ THIS FIRST

Trademark Information



Microsoft

®

and Windows

®

are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

 Pentium

®

is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

 SD™ is a trademark.

 Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s

manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the video camera, turn the

power off and remove the batteries.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of

purchase.

If the video camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the

power off and remove the batteries.

Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of

purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the video camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask

the store of purchase.

Do not use the video camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,

on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the video camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the video camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the batteries might cause poisoning. If the batteries are

accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the video camera while you are walking, driving or riding a

motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

Please use batteries with complete external seals.

Do not use batteries from which the seals have been damaged or

removed.This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

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Cautions

Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the

terminals.

Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and

injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or

leaking.

Do not flash the LED lights close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to

leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your

body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your

eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A video camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or

use excessive force when handling the video camera.

This might cause damage to the video camera.

Do not use the video camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty

places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the batteries immediately after long period of

continuous use.

The batteries become hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause

burns.

Do not wrap the video camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use

the video camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the video camera in places where the temperature may

rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the video camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and

electric shock.

EN-5

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety

Instructions and the notes described below:

 Use only the specified batteries. (AA batteries)

 Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery

life and reduce video camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable

batteries are highly recommended.

 When you are using a new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that

have not been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that passed the

expiry date are exception), it may affect the number of images that can be

captured. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend

that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete

cycle before use.

 The batteries may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the video

camera. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The video camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

 If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove them from the

video camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store them after no battery

power is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, their performance

may be impaired.

 Always keep the battery terminals clean.

 There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.

 Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.

 Charge the rechargeable batteries fully before using for the first time.

 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.

 Never use manganese batteries.

 To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the batteries away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

CONTENTS

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7 INTRODUCTION

7Overview

7 Package Contents

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

8 Front View

9Rear View

10 LCD Monitor Display

14 GETTING STARTED

14 Preparation

15 Turning the Power On/Off

15 LED Indicators

16 Handling the Digital Video Camera

17 Setting the Date and Time

17 Choosing the Language

18 Formatting the Memory Card

19 CAPTURE MODE

19 Recording Video Clips

19 Capturing Still Images

20 Using the Zoom Function

20 Setting the Focus

21 Setting the Self-Timer

22 PLAYBACK MODE

22 Playing Back Video Clips

23 Playing Back Still Images

24 Playing Back Still Images/Video

Clips on TV

24 Connecting the digital video

camera to HDTV

25 Thumbnail Display

26 Slide Show Display

26 Delete File

27 Protecting Images

28 AUDIO MODE

28 Recording Audio Files

28 Playing Back Audio Files

29 MENU OPTIONS

29 Video Menu

31 Capture Menu

33 Playback Menu

34 Setup Menu

36 INSTALLING SOFTWARE

PROGRAM

37 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

37 Downloading / Deleting Your Files

via Computer

38 SPECIFICATIONS

39 APPENDIX

39 Troubleshooting

40 Customer Care

41 WEEE Statement

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating

instructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions

in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following

items:

Common Product Components:

 AgfaPhoto DV-5000HD

 CD-ROM

 USB cable

 AV cable

 YPbPr (HD out) cable

 Camera strap

 Camera pouch

 2 x AA size batteries

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL

VIDEO CAMERA

Front View

1. Speaker

2. Focus switch

Normal mode

Macro mode

3. Lens

4. LED lights

5. Microphone

6. Battery cover

7. Tripod socket

7

1

2

5

3

6

4

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Rear View

2

4

1

5

6

3

7

9

8

11

14

10

12

13

1. LCD monitor

2. Power button

3. W

Left button

Self-timer button

4. / Zoom out (wide-angle)

button / Thumbnail button

/ Zoom in (telephoto)

button

5. S

Up button

MODE

Mode button

6. X

Right button

Camera mode quick key

7. OK/Shutter button

8. T

Down button

MENU Menu button

9. Status LED indicator

10. USB port

11. SD/SDHC memory card slot

12.AV OUT1 terminal

13. AV OUT2 (HD OUT) terminal

14.Strap holder

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LCD Monitor Display

Standby Mode

Video Mode

1. Video mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media

[ ] SD/SDHC memory card

4. Battery condition

[ ] Full battery power

[ ] Medium battery power

[ ] Low battery power

[ ] No battery power

5. Zoom status bar

6. Exposure compensation

7. White Balance

[ ] Auto

[ ] Daylight

[ ] Tungsten

[ ] Fluoresc.1

[ ] Fluoresc.2

[ ] Cloudy

8. Image quality

[

] Fine

[ ] Standard

[ ] Economy

9. Video size

[ ]1280 x 720

[ ]720 x 480

[ ]352 x 240

10.Focus setting

[

Blank

] Normal

[] Macro

11. Self-timer

[

10s

] 10 sec.

[

2s

] 2 sec.

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Camera Mode

1. Camera mode icon

2. Available number of shots

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Zoom status bar

6. Capture mode icon

[

Blank

]

Single

[] Burst

[] AEB

7. ISO

[ ] Auto

[] 50

[] 100

[]

200

[] 400

8. Exposure compensation

9. White Balance

10. Image quality

11. Image size

[8m]3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation)

[

5

m

]2560 x 1920

[

3

m

]2048 x 1536

[

1

m

]1280 x 960

[

0.3

m

]640 x 480

12.Focus setting

13. Self-timer

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Audio Recording Mode

(Standby)

1. Audio mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Elapsed time

6. Recording indicator

7. Status indicator

(Recording)

REC

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6

7

5

00:25:00

2 3

00:25:00

Stop

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Playback Mode

Video Mode

1. Playback mode icon

2. Elapsed time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Folder and file number

6. Volume indicator

7. Video status bar

8. Playback indicator

Camera Mode

1. Playback mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Battery condition

4. Folder and file number

Audio Playback Mode

1. Playback mode icon

2. Elapsed time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Volume indicator

6. Folder and file number

(ex. 100-0011)

7. Stop indicator

8. Playback indicator

9. Audio status bar

Pause

101-0001

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6

7

8

Stop

101-0001

4

213

101-0001

Pause

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5

9

3

100-0011

Stop

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation

1. Attach the camera strap.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the supplied batteries with correct

orientation as shown.

4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.

 Be sure to format the SD/SDHC memory

card with this video camera before its initial

usage.

 Close the battery cover and make sure it is

locked securely.



To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an

SD/

SDHC memory card

, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of

the

SD/SDHC

memory card) to “LOCK”.



To save, edit, or delete data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must

unlock the card

.



To prevent damaging of SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the

power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If

inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the digital video camera will

automatically turn off.

 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

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Turning the Power On/Off

Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.

 Press the button until the digital

video camera turns on.

 To turn the power off, press the

button again.

 The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a

defined period of time. To resume operation, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this

manual titled “Power Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.

LED Indicators

Indicators State Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid green The digital video camera is powering

up.

LED indicator Solid green The digital video camera is ready to

record images (or videos).

LED indicator Solid green USB communication/transfer is in

progress.

LED indicator Blinking green Reading/Writing files.

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Handling the Digital Video Camera

1.Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera.

2.Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel.

 Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it.

 Rotate the LCD panel carefully with the correct direction. Over rotation or rotating to the wrong

direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital video camera.

 Avoid touching the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel.

Cautions:

 Do not hold the digital video camera by only holding the LCD panel.

 Be careful not to block the lens, microphone, or LED lights with your fingers when

shooting.

 Close the LCD panel when not using the digital video camera to avoid damages.

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Setting the Date and Time

The date/time needs to be set if/when:

 The digital video camera is turned on for the first time.

 The digital video camera is turned on after being left without batteries for an

extended period of time.

1. Press the button until the digital video

camera turns on.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Select [Setup] with the f

button.

4. Select [Date/Time] with the c / d buttons, and

press the button.

 Select the item’s field with the e / f buttons

and adjust the value for the date and time

with the c / d buttons.

 The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

 After confirming all settings are correct,

press the button.

5. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the f

button.

Choosing the Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.

3. Select [Language] with the c / d buttons, and

press the button.

 The Language setting screen will be

displayed.

4. Select the displayed language with the c / d

buttons, and press the button.

 The setting will be stored.

:

Exit

:

Language

Format

LCD Bright.

Light Freq.

Date / Time

English

Next Menu

0

50Hz

OK

Setup

Next Menu

Y/M/D

00:00

Date / Time

:

OK

2008.01.01

:

Exit

:

Language

Format

LCD Bright.

Light Freq.

Date / Time

English

Next Menu

0

50Hz

OK

Setup

Next Menu

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Formatting the Memory Card

This utility formats the SD/SDHC memory card and deletes all stored images, video

clips, and data.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.

3. Select [Format] with the c / d buttons, and

press the button.

4. Select [Yes] with the c / d buttons, and press

the button.

 To cancel formatting, select [No] and press

the button.

:

Exit

:

Language

Format

LCD Bright.

Light Freq.

Date / Time

English

Next Menu

0

50Hz

OK

Setup

Next Menu

:

Exit

:

Format Card?

OK

Format

No

Yes

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CAPTURE MODE

Your digital video camera is equipped with a 2.36" TFT-LCD monitor to help you cap-

ture/playback images and video clips or adjust menu settings.

Recording Video Clips

1. Press the button until the digital video

camera turns on.

 The default mode is Video Mode.

2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the button to start recording.

4. Press the button again to stop recording.

 The recording time depends on the storage

media size and the subject to be recorded.

Capturing Still Images

1. Press the button until the digital video

camera turns on.

2. Press the MODE button or button (camera

mode quick key) to enter Capture Mode.

3. Compose the image on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the button to capture the image.

 If the access speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips

in the currently selected size, the recording will stop. In this case, select a video quality lower

than the current one.

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